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1998 Dodge Grand Caravan problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:automatic Transmission (47) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys (44) · Air Bags (40)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

77 /100
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Compared against other Dodge Grand Caravan model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

🛣️ Complaints by mileage

<25k miles: 4 complaints <25k 25–50k miles: 16 complaints 25–50k 50–75k miles: 49 complaints 50–75k 75–100k miles: 55 complaints 55 75–100k 100–125k miles: 50 complaints 100–125k 125–150k miles: 18 complaints 125–150k 150k+ miles: 23 complaints 150k+

215 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.

559
Complaints
0
Recalls
15
Service bulletins
41
Crashes reported
20
Fires reported
1
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (15)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.

Electrical System:ignition:anti-Theft:immobilizer/Proximity:key/Sender 2020-07-22 · 9004275 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

key, master if replacing the key/fobik on a wj, kj, tj, or pt cruiser, use the "ac" nic level part number. the "ab" nic level will not program to these platforms. for all other platforms, if the "ab" nic level will not program to the vehicle, use the "ac" nic level part and submit a part warranty.

Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

Showing the 6 most recent of 15 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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